About this role
Restaurant Catering Sales Manager
Location: Chicago Area & Suburbs
We’re a locally owned restaurant group with a passion for fresh, high-quality food and genuine hospitality. As we expand our catering program, we’re looking for a Restaurant Catering Sales Manager who thrives on building relationships, driving sales, and creating memorable food experiences for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community partners.
What You’ll Do
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Serve as the face of our catering brand in the community, building strong partnerships.
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Generate new business through outreach, referrals, and networking.
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Create customized catering proposals and close sales to meet revenue goals.
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Collaborate with the culinary and operations teams to deliver seamless events.
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Attend community events, fundraisers, and networking opportunities to showcase our catering offerings.
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Track leads, sales activity, and client feedback to inform growth strategies.
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What We’re Looking For
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2+ years in catering sales, hospitality, community outreach, or event planning.
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Valid driver's license (travel between locations required)
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Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills.
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Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
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Passion for community engagement and representing a local brand.
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Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends.
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Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft 365.
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Perks & Benefits
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Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus opportunities.
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Health, dental, and vision insurance.
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Paid time off and holidays.
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Career growth potential within a respected, growing restaurant group.
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The opportunity to connect with and give back to your community.
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If you’re ready to combine your love for hospitality, community, and sales, we’d love to meet you!
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JOB ID: 180324